Restoration Underway

We got it going on!! Our three phase restoration project is underway under the careful direction of David Wells.
 
Four Old roofs were removed and replaced with one beautiful green metal roof in 2025.
 
This season, 2026, we will be replacing the decaying clapboard siding with new clapboard siding!

And in 2027, the murals will be professionally restored!
 
Written by Lisa Buttonow
Multi-disciplinary writer Lisa Buttonow brings a love of history and hidden stories to Ernest Hüpeden’s Painted Forest. Her diverse background includes degrees from Cornell University and UW-Madison, after which she opened her own locally focused restaurant, Branding Iron Roadhouse, and founded the Hill & Valley Exploration Tour. Across all of her pursuits, Lisa explores the intersection of art, history, food, and the character of rural places.